2025-06-10T11:52:43+00:00 2023-12-31 346565596 ERNST & YOUNG US LLP 101 E WASHINGTON ST PHOENIX AZ 85004 990 2023-01-01 364808338 AURORA HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVE FOUNDATION INC AURO 55 CAMBRIDGE PARKWAY 800E CAMBRIDGE MA 02142 LAWRENCE CHRISTOFORI CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 2025-06-10 true true Steven T Rutti P00775456 6023223000 2025-06-10 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X CO FLAGSHIP PIONEERING 4095370 false X HTTPS://WWW.AURORAPRIZE.COM X 2015 DE To support people and promote global projects tackling the needs of the most helpless and destitute Aurora is rooted in the events of the Armenian Genocide one hundred years ago and the enhancement of its position in the world's memory. We will uncover and tell stories of survival and humanity that transpired during the Genocide. In addition, the goal of the Organization is to generate global and local conversations about gratitude; about survivors and saviors from any time and from any place around the world; and about "on the ground" humanitarian projects that make a lasting difference. 3 3 3 10 0 0 6081950 4095370 0 0 0 0 0 0 6081950 4095370 3210500 1052000 0 0 32104 204247 100000 187000 187000 380315 465734 3722919 1908981 2359031 2186389 3606351 5264775 1133822 521363 2472529 4743412 To support people and promote global projects tackling the needs of the most helpless and destitute Aurora is rooted in the events of the Armenian Genocide one hundred years ago and the enhancement of its position in the world's memory. We will uncover and tell stories of survival and humanity that transpired during the Genocide. In addition, the goal of the Organization is to generate global and local conversations about gratitude; about survivors and saviors from any time and from any place around the world; and about "on the ground" humanitarian projects that make a lasting difference. false false 1555390 1052000 0 The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative is a foundation that seeks to address on-the-ground humanitarian challenges around the world with the focus on helping the most destitute. Its mission is rooted in the Armenian history as the Initiative was founded on behalf of the survivors of the Armenian Genocide and in gratitude to their saviors, and strives to transform this experience into a global movement. 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Accordingly, a provision for income taxes has not been included on the accompanying statements of activities. Management is of the opinion that substantially all of the Foundation's activities are related to its tax-exempt purpose, and no material uncertain tax positions have been identified or recorded in the financial statements as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. true Russia and Neighboring States Grantmaking Humanitarian Assist 850000 Middle East and North Africa Grantmaking Humanitarian Assist 30000 North America (Canada & Mexico only) Grantmaking Humanitarian Assist 7000 0 0 0 0 0 0 887000 0 887000 Russia and Neighboring States Humanitarian Assist 850000 Wire Transfer North America (Canada & Mexico only) Humanitarian Assist 30000 Wire Transfer 3 0 Grants to Humanitarians North America (Canada & Mexico only) 1 7000 Wire Transfer false false false false false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds The Foundation uses Board reports detailing operational activities. There is also frequent and careful communication between the Board of Directors and management and representatives of the grant recipients, followed by the review of the grant usage reports. 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AURORA HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVE FOUNDATION, INC. MAINTAINS RECORDS AND SCHEDULES OF ALL GRANTMAKING EXPENDITURES. THE ORGANIZATION'S GUIDELINES REGARDING GRANTMAKING TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS DIRECTS THEM TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE CHARITBALE MISSION ALIGN WITH THEIR HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons Noubar Afeyan and Armine Afeyan - Family relationship Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body The organization's Form 990 was reviewed by management and then provided to the Board of Directors before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given an opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all other material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, such interested person shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of whether a conflict of interest exists is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall sign annually a statement which affirms such person: has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, has agreed to the policy, and understands the Foundation is charitable and in order to maintain its Federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax exempt purposes. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. AMENDED FORM 990 REASON FOR AMENDED RETURN The 2023 Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation 2023 Form 990 has been amended to more accurately allocate expenses in Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses to program service expenses, management and general expenses and fundraising expenses.